Most of the people who know me would describe me as an upbeat person; my family knows better

One of my favorite reasons to read is the chance to transport myself into a different time or place that would otherwise be impossible

How many times have we heard this question in our various roles on the farm? Probably countless, and we all know it’s never for just a minute!

For years now, farmers have heard from various organizations and companies within the agricultural world that we need to be advocating for our industry

Across the nation, students are graduating from high school and college

It’s not just what we feed calves when they are young, but also how they are fed that will set the stage for their long-term eating behavior

First thing tomorrow morning I have to milk the cows, but I also cannot forget about the fresh heifer, I have to make sure the calves are fed, and then I need to hurry back to get the kids on the bus

‘Tis the season as tractors head back into the fields. Longer daylight hours provide the perfect conditions for those additional work hours, and the warmer days are a welcome end to a long winter...

Volunteering at a judging contest that I participated in during high school has been a rewarding experience

There may have been a time when we were at the happiest place on earth as a family of five, having less than a happy time

As someone who didn’t grow up on a farm or have any direct ties to farming for most of my life, I often find myself feeling a bit jealous of those who can return home to their family farm

“You are smart.” “You know cows.” “You can tell stories.”

Spring always marks a special occasion in our family as we attend the Volunteer Firefighter’s annual banquet

Writing a résumé was one of the most challenging projects I worked on during my college and high school career

Every dairy farmer is striving for the same thing: the prefect cow. She milks better than any other cow and her components are 5 percent fat and 4 percent protein. She’s obviously pretty

No bending. No squatting. No heavy lifting

Caitlin and I have been writing our “Daddy and Daughter Dairy Together” blogs for Hoard’s for a while now

Employee turnover is top of mind for many farmers as labor continues to be a hot topic in the dairy industry

Instagram is a great platform to use to connect directly with consumers

I awoke with a feeling of anticipation mixed with distress. As a girl of 4 years old, taking naps was simply a necessity, but I was not about to sleep through the most exciting part of my day